Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature with my top tips about Ten Mistakes to Avoid in the Maldives. In my previous travel post about How to Plan the Perfect Vacation in the Maldives, I promised to follow up with a post about the mistakes to avoid when planning your dream vacation, and …
Plan the Perfect Maldives Vacation at Canareef Resort
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about How to Plan the Perfect Maldives Vacation at Canareef Resort. The Maldives is a nation of islands in the Indian Ocean, that spans across the equator. The Maldives is comprised of 26 atolls and over 1000 islands. My first sight of the Maldives was on …
The Ultimate Guide to the Best Christmas Markets in Europe.
Hi and Welcome back to The Velvet Runway, and our Ultimate Guide to the Best Christmas Markets in Europe. As soon as Summer is over and the leaves start to fall and the evenings start to draw in, my thoughts immediately turn to Christmas. Christmas in Europe is a time for magical fairy lights, mulled …
Meliá Serengeti Lodge – Exclusive Accommodation, Adventure, and Nature in Tanzania
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about Meliá Serengeti Lodge – Exclusive Accommodation, Adventure, and Nature in Tanzania. Meliá Serengeti Lodge is a breathtaking lodge in Tanzania, with panoramic views of the Serengeti National Park. It is no surprise that this luxurious, unbeatable lodge has recently received an award from the experts …
Ten best things to do in Charleston SC
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and our guide to the ten best things to do in Charleston SC. Charleston is one of South Carolina’s most beautiful and most historic cities, and it isn’t hard to see why it’s one of the top vacation spots in the deep south, and why it has been …
Five Best Rooftop Bars in Charleston
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and our guide to the Five Best Rooftop Bars in Charleston. I have recently got back from a trip to the South Carolinas and fell in love with Charleston, it’s lively atmosphere, great food and fabulous rooftop bars! Read on for a few of my favorite rooftop bars including …
Stay in Historic Charleston at the Francis Marion Hotel
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about Our Stay in Historic Charleston at the Francis Marion Hotel. If you are planning a trip to Charleston, South Carolina, then the Francis Marion Hotel in historic Charleston is truly a destination of choice. It became an instant Charleston landmark when it opened in 1924. …
Free Charleston Travel Guide – Available to Read and Download Now
Hi and Welcome back to The Velvet Runway, and you can Download or Read your Free Charleston Travel Guide Now, as it is available on MagCloud in digital and print format or to download as PDF. The digital version and PDF versions are free, but the print version is payable, to cover the costs of …
Top Ten Places to stop on the Pacific Coast Highway
Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and this feature with our recommendations for the top ten places to stop on The Pacific Coast Highway. The drive along the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) in California is renowned as one of the most scenic drives in the world. The views are breath-taking, and although the total driving …
Our Five Top tips for How to Sleep on a Plane
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about “Our Five Top tips for How to Sleep on a Plane“, from booking the best seat to the best travel accessories, and featuring new generation headphones that are perfect for sleeping, working out, running, yoga, insomnia, air travel and meditation. Our Five Top tips for …
Discover The Luxury Wellness Getaway of Kuwarasan A Pramana Experience
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about the Luxury Wellness Getaway of Kuwarasan A Pramana Experience. The scenically beautiful Ubud region in Bali, Indonesia, is characterised by its rainforests and terraced rice paddies dotted with Hindu temples and traditional villages. The popular resort of Kuwarasan A Pramana Experience sits in the heart …
The Best Marrakech Hotspots to Enjoy an Indian Summer
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about The Best Marrakech Hotspots to Enjoy an Indian Summer. Marrakesh is one of the most famous and best-known cities in Morocco. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the gateway to the Sahara Dessert. It is renowned for its stunning architecture, unique culture , …
Ten best things to do in O’ahu Hawaii
Aloha, and Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and our guide to the Ten best things to do in O’ahu Hawaii. This feature focuses on the island of O’ahu, which is also known as the heart of Hawaii and is home to the bustling town of Honolulu, as well as some of the most breathtaking …
Top 7 Vacation Destinations this Autumn for Private Jets
Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and this feature about the Top 7 Vacation Destinations for Private Jets this Autumn, by guest contributor Melissa Hull.* As the leaves begin to change color and the days grow shorter, many of us begin to plan our autumn vacations. If you’re searching for somewhere to go that is …
Download or Read your Free Hawaii Digital Travel Guide Now
Hi and Welcome back to The Velvet Runway, and you can Download or Read your Free Hawaii Digital Travel Guide Now, as it is now available on MagCloud in digital, print or to download as PDF. The digital version and PDF versions are free, but the print version is payable, to cover the costs of …
My top 5 Spooky Halloween Destinations
Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and here is my guide to my top 5 Spooky Halloween Destinations. Read on if you dare! It’s almost Halloween, the spookiest night of the year : the night when the ghosts of the dead return to earth, and the line between this world and the next becomes blurred. …
Spectacular Views on the Diamond Head Hike Hawaii
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about the spectacular views on the Diamond Head Hike in O’ahu Hawaii. I have recently got back from a trip to Hawaii, and can’t wait to share the Hawaii Travel Guide and our top ten things to do on Hawaii with you. However in the meantime, …
Autumn Activities at Villa Lena Tuscany
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about Autumn Activities at Villa Lena Tuscany. Situated amongst the rolling hills of rural Tuscany, Italy, Villa Lena is simultaneously a creative residence, agriturismo hotel and holiday destination. Guests are invited to stay with Villa Lena’s creative family celebrating local Tuscan history, culture and food within an environment …
How to Get a Cheap Flight without Stress
If, like me, you have ever found yourself staring at the computer screen in frustration, wondering how the price of your airfare could have increased so much in the time it took you to make a cup of coffee, then this post about How to Get a Cheap Flight without stress is for you! I …
Baron Palms Resort Sharm El Sheikh – a Luxury Place to Stay in the Heart of Sinai
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about Baron Palms Resort Sharm El Sheikh – a Luxury Place to Stay in the Heart of Sinai There are many attractions in Sinai that make the discerning tourists and travelers come here again and again. Some people draw inspiration from meditative calmness of the desert …
Christmas in Budapest
by Shebs Alom* Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about Christmas in Budapest, and the Christmas Markets . Last week, I shared with you 5 of my favorite European Christmas markets, and this week, I have another one to share with you : the Budapest Christmas Market. Once called the “Queen of …
Five of the best European Christmas Markets
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about Five of the best European Christmas Markets As soon as Summer is over and the leaves start to fall and the evenings start to draw in, my thoughts immediately turn to Christmas. Christmas in Europe is a time for magical fairy lights, mulled wine, delicious …
Minos Beach Hotel – the perfect romantic honeymoon destination
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about Minos Beach Hotel – the perfect romantic honeymoon destination in Greece. If you happen to be planning a honeymoon or a special romantic getaway with your significant other, Minos Beach Art Hotel in Greece is a destination of choice. Uniquely catering to newlyweds and the …
Our stay at the Copthorne Tara Hotel, London
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about our stay at the Copthorne Tara Hotel, London. If you’re looking for a comfortable stay right in the heart of Central London, then the Copthorne Tara Hotel in Kensington is definitely worth checking out. It’s prime location is the perfect base for a trip to …
Luxury Villa Living at Villas Borghetto in Istria, Croatia
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about The Ultimate in Luxury Villa Living and Tailor Made Service from Villas Borghetto in Istria, Croatia. Picture a little piece of heaven set in the heart of the world of the “terra magica” (magic land) that is Istria in Croatia. This beautiful Mediterranean setting is home to a collection of exceptional …
The St Regis Hong Kong : Where East meets West
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about East meets West at “The St.Regis Hong Kong“ In April 2019, a new hotel opened in Hong Kong Island’s main business district and in no time has gained fame as one of the finest getaways in the city. As part of a legendary international hotel …
Paris “home from home” stay at Pepper & Paper Apartments
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about the perfect Paris “home from home” stay at Pepper & Paper Apartments. Located in the 5th district of Paris, a few steps away from the famous rue Mouffetad, Pepper & Paper Aparments is a hotel residence designed for travelers wishing to spend a simple, comfortable …
7 Experiences you can only have in Dubai.
by Ellie-M. Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about 7 Experiences you can only have in Dubai. Dubai is a world of its own. But it’s not just about shopping and sand. There are plenty of things to do in Dubai that will make your stay here truly unforgettable. Dubai pretty well …
Zeldiva Luxury – your luxury concierge service in the Maldives
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about “Zeldiva Luxury” – your luxury concierge service in the Maldives. The Maldives is an amazing area of the earth where natural splendor has combined with human hospitality to create one of the most attractive and sought after tourist destinations in the world. Beautiful tropical …
5 Reasons to Visit Singapore
by Shebs Alom* Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about 5 Reasons to visit Singapore : One of Asia’s hotspot destinations by Shebs Alom. Located to the south of Malaysia, Singapore is known for its glitz and glamour, but also for its cleanliness, stunning skyline and cosmopolitan culture. From stunning architecture, fantastic …